EAE5010 · Advanced earth science research project A

Overview

Working in close supervision with an expert in the field, you will refine your analytical and methodological skills to understand, explore and address some of the key problems and challenges in Earth Science and propose an innovative solution based on your own research. After completing an extensive literature review on your research topic you will develop a plan to carry out the proposed research. This may also include the collection, interpretation and reporting on preliminary data.

Areas of study: Master of Science in Earth Science

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Analyse and explain key concepts and principles that underpin recent developments in the literature in the chosen area of research in Earth Science;
2. Synthesise and interpret the knowledge gained in the study of the underpinning research literature. This leads to the ability to identify gaps in current knowledge within the existing body of literature. The problem identified in this way should be suitable for original research;
3. Apply relevant methods to address complex research questions to advance our understanding of an existing problem or problems in Earth Science;
4. Communicate the findings and implications of original research in an effective professional written report and oral presentation.

Workload

A total of 24 hours per week: • Attendance at weekly group meetings (half hour per week); • Attendance at seminars and colloquia (half hour per week); • At least one hour per week of consultation with the supervisor; • Specialist training (approximately one half hour per week); • Preparation for an oral presentation (approximately 1 hour per week averaged over the semester); • Preparation and writing of a literature review and progress report (approximately 1.5 hours per week averaged over the semester); • 19 hours of independent research per week.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.